◈ Homepage — https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/psychiatry-and-psychology-clinicSkip to Main Content What can we help you find?  Popular Searches Request an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinics A-Z Locations & Directions Child Life Medical Records Clinics & Locations Clinics Locations Urgent Care Emergency Care Here to serve you Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults. X Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Get a Second Opinion World-class docs We'll help you find the best provider for your child. X Your Visit Your Child's Stay Your Child's Surgery For Visitors Patient & Family Support Medical Records Billing & Insurance Help Paying Your Bill Stress-free visits Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered. X Patient Education Conditions Treatments Tests Clinical Trials FAQs & More Patient Stories Extraordinary kid care Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare. 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Our experienced team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and psychiatric nurse practitioners. We work together to identify the roots of your child's problems and suggest potential solutions. We offer short- and long-term individual, group and family psychotherapy. Our care focuses on the family, and we teach parents helpful ways to address their child's issues. When appropriate, we assess whether a patient might benefit from medication, and if so, provide a prescription and monitor response. For a complete list of mental and behavioral health services at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, including specialized programs for specific conditions, please visit Children's Psychiatry & Psychology. Our locations (3) Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Map Satellite Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2026 Google Terms Report a map error Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building 675 18th St., San Francisco, CA 94107 Directions Parking and transit Psychology 770 53rd St., Oakland, CA 94609 Directions Psychiatry 5275 Claremont Ave., Oakland, CA 94618 Directions Our team View providers by category View all (41) Erin Accurso PhD Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Chase T. M. Anderson MD Pediatric Psychiatry Accepting new patients David Balyozian MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Somer Bishop PhD Pediatric Psychology Lindsey Bruett PhD, MA Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Accepting new patients Sarah Cantrell PsyD Pediatric Psychology Sara Chung PhD Psychiatry Caitlin Costello MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry View 33 more Chase T. M. Anderson MD Pediatric Psychiatry Accepting new patients David Balyozian MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caitlin Costello MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Laurence Greenhill MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry Eva C. Ihle MD, PhD Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Bryan King MD, MBA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Devanand Manoli MD, PhD Pediatric Psychiatry James McCracken MD Psychiatry View 8 more Erin Accurso PhD Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Somer Bishop PhD Pediatric Psychology Lindsey Bruett PhD, MA Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Accepting new patients Sarah Cantrell PsyD Pediatric Psychology Sara Chung PhD Psychiatry Whitney Ence PhD Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Accepting new patients Sarah Forsberg PsyD Pediatric Psychology Anne Glowinski MD Pediatric Psychiatry View 15 more Katy Ankenman LCSW Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Brittany Bryant LCSW Social Work Wen Ong MFT Tara Marie Rooney SLP Speech-Language Pathology Awards & recognition Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties One of the nation's best for behavioral health Plan your visit Preparing for your appointment What to Bring Photo I.D. Health insurance card Insurance authorization, if required Doctor's referral, if required Recent test results related to your child's condition List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to List of questions you may have Device or paper for taking notes For visitors Before you head to the hospital, check out our guidelines for visitors and caregivers. Your Stay We offer valuable information to help you plan for your child's upcoming hospital stay. Find out about food services, family accommodations and more. Learn more Your Child's Care Team Our doctors, nurses, child life specialists and other providers have special training to care for children. Meet your child's care team. Learn more Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them. Learn more Related clinics (2) Early Intervention Services 312 Clay St. Oakland, CA 94607 Wavefront Program 675 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Support services View All Child Life Services Activity rooms, pet therapy and more to help kids feel at home. Child Life Certified child life specialists ease the stress and anxiety of childhood illness through therapeutic play, schooling and family-focused support. Family Amenities Family-friendly amenities help you relax and take care of yourself while staying close to your child. We offer lounges, kitchens, showers, breastfeeding rooms and more. Social Services Social workers ease the effect of illness, injury and hospitalization on your family with counseling and assistance to help you navigate the challenges. Activity Rooms Activity rooms offer a relaxed environment for children of all ages. Features include a playroom, digital arts studio and teen lounge. Find out more. Art Therapy Art therapy helps kids and families express themselves, making it easier to cope with pediatric health issues. Group and bedside services are available. Music Therapy Program Board-certified music therapists help kids cope with illness and the feelings that come with it. Find out about group activities and bedside therapy. School Program Our schoolroom services and individual learning programs help children hospitalized at UCSF continue their education and get ready to return to school. View 8 more Our research initiatives UCSF Department of Psychiatry Research Learn more Staff superheroes It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a window washer! Dressed as a superhero to clean and brighten your day. 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Popular Searches Request an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinics A-Z Locations & Directions Child Life Medical Records Clinics & Locations Clinics & Locations Clinics Locations Urgent Care Emergency Care Here to serve you Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults. X Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Get a Second Opinion World-class docs We'll help you find the best provider for your child. X Your Visit Your Visit Your Child's Stay Your Child's Surgery For Visitors Patient & Family Support Medical Records Billing & Insurance Help Paying Your Bill Stress-free visits Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered. X Patient Education Patient Education Conditions Treatments Tests Clinical Trials FAQs & More Patient Stories Extraordinary kid care Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare. X Medical Professionals Medical Professionals Refer a Patient Transfer or Transport a Patient Request a Consultation Clinical Trials Specialty Care Clinic Schedules Continuing Medical Education (CME) Graduate Training Physician Channel MD Link Referrals made easy Contacts and resources to get your patients to our pediatric specialists X Why Choose Us? Why Choose Us? Our Mission Our Organization Quality of Patient Care Our Leadership Best in Northern CA We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more. X Request Appointment MyChart Get a Second Opinion Make a Gift Refer a Patient For Medical Professionals Transfer or Transport a Patient UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have pediatric emergency physicians, other specialists and subspecialists available 24/7 to consult on cases. As one of three American College of Surgeons – verified level I pediatric trauma centers in the region, we are among the nation's leaders in positive pediatric trauma outcomes, with the highest-volume pediatric trauma center in Northern California. Advantages of bringing patients to UCSF for care include: Calls are answered by experienced pediatric critical care nurses. Transfers are efficient, with rapid acceptance and dispatch fully managed by our team. Expedited pediatric and neonatal transport is available. Referring physicians are updated throughout the process. Inpatient teams deliver comprehensive intensive care at the highest levels. To transfer or transport a patient to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, please contact our Pediatric Access Center. The center is available 24/7 to connect you with attending physicians and experienced nurses from the relevant service, to facilitate transport to UCSF, and to simplify the admission process. High-risk obstetric patient transfers to our San Francisco hospital can also be made by calling the Pediatric Access Center and asking to speak with the attending perinatologist. We have two dedicated 24/7 neonatal transport teams, with one based in San Francisco and the other in Oakland, serving patients across the Bay Area and Central Valley. Transport by ambulance, plane or helicopter can be arranged. Our attending physician and the transport service staff will work with you to determine the best way to transfer your patient.   Contact us Pediatric Access Center (877) 822-4453 (877-UC-CHILD) Oakland: (510) 985-2202 San Francisco: (415) 353-4485 Required documents While preparing for the transfer, please have your staff gather the information listed below. (To expedite the transfer, have the forms completed before the transport team arrives.) A copy of the current hospital chart from the time of admission and a transfer summary, plus the maternal chart for a neonatal patient Copies of all imaging studies, including X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and barium studies Copies of all consults and subspecialty reports, EKGs, EEGs, surgical reports, pathology reports and slides Four copies of the patient face sheet containing demographic and insurance information Important forms Referral form Related articles Patient Transport: A Parent's Guide Our transport service provides high-level care on the way to our hospitals. Find out what to expect and how you can help ensure a smooth transport. Stress-free visits Accommodations. Admissions. Procedure prep. Get the info you need for smoother hospital stays. 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Share Email Link Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on X About Us | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Skip to Main Content Looks like you’re visiting Benioff Children's Hospitals on Internet Explorer. For the best experience, try  Chrome or Firefox . Popular Searches Request an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinics A-Z Locations & Directions Child Life Medical Records Clinics & Locations Clinics & Locations Clinics Locations Urgent Care Emergency Care Here to serve you Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults. X Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Get a Second Opinion World-class docs We'll help you find the best provider for your child. X Your Visit Your Visit Your Child's Stay Your Child's Surgery For Visitors Patient & Family Support Medical Records Billing & Insurance Help Paying Your Bill Stress-free visits Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered. X Patient Education Patient Education Conditions Treatments Tests Clinical Trials FAQs & More Patient Stories Extraordinary kid care Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare. X Medical Professionals Medical Professionals Refer a Patient Transfer or Transport a Patient Request a Consultation Clinical Trials Specialty Care Clinic Schedules Continuing Medical Education (CME) Graduate Training Physician Channel MD Link Referrals made easy Contacts and resources to get your patients to our pediatric specialists X Why Choose Us? Why Choose Us? Our Mission Our Organization Quality of Patient Care Our Leadership Best in Northern CA We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more. X Request Appointment MyChart Get a Second Opinion Make a Gift Refer a Patient About Us UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have two main campuses serving children and their families, one in Oakland and one in San Francisco, as well as satellite locations throughout Northern California. Whether we're treating a rare condition or providing routine care, our love of helping kids never wavers. With hundreds of doctors from more than 50 medical specialties, our staff delivers expertise that covers virtually all pediatric conditions, including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and traumatic injuries, as well as expertise in organ transplants and the care of critically ill newborns. We're one of only a few hospitals in the nation equipped to treat rare and serious illnesses in children. In 2014, UCSF affiliated with Children's Hospital Oakland, bringing together two respected health care organizations with a common mission and more than a century of excellence in pediatric care. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco and Children's Hospital Oakland have together created Northern California's largest network of pediatric providers and are the only hospitals in San Francisco and the East Bay dedicated solely to children. Each year, tens of thousands of infants, children, teens and young adults come to UCSF from all over the U.S. and the world for treatment. Why choose us? Better outcomes Experience matters. You can expect better outcomes when your child's care team includes highly trained specialists and subspecialists who only treat kids. Kid-tailored care Our doctors understand that children can't be treated as small adults. All of our equipment is kid-sized, and we know the protocols that work best for children. During treatment, we work to address kids' fears and safeguard their developmental and emotional health. Family-centered philosophy Family-centered care means we recognize family members as key parts of the treatment team; respect their values and health care decisions; help families stay together during their child's hospitalization; and support parents, caregivers and siblings, as well as patients. Wraparound support We prioritize making patients and their families feel welcome and comfortable. By providing amenities ranging from bedside art therapy to playrooms and family lounges, we go the extra mile to support our patients and families. Learn more about our services History of innovation UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have been the birthplace of many medical breakthroughs, including the first successful fetal surgery and the development of several lifesaving treatments for preemies. When you walk through our doors, you'll feel the passion and expertise we bring to each child’s care. Research excellence As part of the University of California, San Francisco, one of the top universities in the nation for health sciences research, we ensure that our patients are among the first to benefit from medical discoveries. By joining a clinical trial, families may be able to access experimental therapies that aren't available elsewhere. Learn more about clinical trials Compassion in action Great care requires more than sophisticated treatments and technologies. Everyone here is passionately dedicated to making children better, and your family will feel the warmth of our nurses, doctors and other staff members. We thank you for entrusting your most treasured loved ones to our care. 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Share Email Link Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on X Sumita Sharma, MD - Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Skip to Main Content Looks like you’re visiting Benioff Children's Hospitals on Internet Explorer. For the best experience, try  Chrome or Firefox . Popular Searches Request an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinics A-Z Locations & Directions Child Life Medical Records Clinics & Locations Clinics & Locations Clinics Locations Urgent Care Emergency Care Here to serve you Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults. X Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Get a Second Opinion World-class docs We'll help you find the best provider for your child. X Your Visit Your Visit Your Child's Stay Your Child's Surgery For Visitors Patient & Family Support Medical Records Billing & Insurance Help Paying Your Bill Stress-free visits Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. 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X Request Appointment MyChart Get a Second Opinion Make a Gift Refer a Patient Sumita Sharma MD Psychiatrist Contact me Request appointment Refer a patient Contact me Request appointment Refer a patient About me Telehealth (video visits) Insurance plan info Board Certifications American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry Fellowships UCSF Cardiology Fellowship-GME, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residencies Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center GME, Psychiatry Internship Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center GME, Psychiatry Degree MD, University of Missouri at Kansas City Where I see patients (1) Contact me Request appointment Refer a patient Learning never stops Our classroom and bedside classes help kids get credit and keep learning during treatment. 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